All commercial and non-residential properties, including both vacant and occupied, shall be maintained in such a way as to minimize the appearance of vacancy and subject to this chapter shall be kept in compliance with the following maintenance requirements:
(A) The exteriors of building(s)/structure(s) on the property shall be painted and maintained in a way that does not does not exhibit any evidence of vacancy.
(1) All exterior surfaces, which require paint or sealing in order to protect the underlying surface from deterioration shall be so painted or sealed.
(2) All exterior surfaces, which have been painted, shall be maintained free of peeling and flaking paint or stucco. Where 33% or more of the aggregate of any painted or stuccoed wall shall have peeling or flaking paint or stucco worn away, the entire wall shall be scraped and repainted or recovered with stucco.
(3) All wood and masonry materials shall be maintained, repaired or replaced when necessary to prevent deterioration.
(B)(1) The yard(s) of the property shall be maintained in a way that does not provide evidence of vacancy.
(2) Where landscaping has been incorporated in the development plan of a commercial business (or where landscaping has been required by the city as part of a development plan including parking plan) the landscaped areas shall be maintained in a manner to equal and reflect the original landscaping approved for the development plan.
(C) The deck(s) and porch(s) located on the property shall be maintained in a way that does not provide evidence of vacancy.
(D) The window(s) and door(s) of building(s)/structure(s) of the property shall be intact and operable and shall be maintained in a way that does not provide evidence of vacancy.
(E) The property, including all external grounds shall be maintained so as to exhibit no evidence of vacancy.
(1) Where a parking lot is constructed as part of a commercial business or as a business itself and covered by an impermeable surface, the parking lot and all curbing, surfacing, sidewalks, and other parts thereof shall be maintained free of broken/cracked surfaces, holes or other similar conditions. All commercial parking lots so described herein, shall be repaired or replaced with like material.
(2) Where curb cuts are abandoned due to new construction, change of access or general discontinuation of use, said curb cut shall be closed and replaced with a standard sidewalk and curb and gutter arrangement in accordance with city regulations and policies.
(F)(1) The storefronts and facades of buildings shall be maintained in a way that does not provide evidence of vacancy.
(2) All awnings and signs must not have more than 30% of the area that is torn, tattered, or missing for a period longer than 60 days.
(G) The interiors, when visible to passersby through storefront windows, shall be maintained in a way that does not exhibit evidence of vacancy.
(Ord. 20-01, passed 1-6-20; Am. Ord. 21-40, passed 9-7-21)